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It was a beautiful day and most of us got to the crag around 11am! There were 4 others climbing, and they were great help figuring out what top rope anchors would be best for the routes we wanted to attempt. Love the climbing community for always being helpful! We did note that next times we should carry an adjustable wrench to tighten bolts that some troublesome people must keep loosening. Definitely check the bolts before setting up anchors!

We set up 2 ropes, and swapped both once. Most did 2 routes, varying range, 5.6 to 5.10+. The temperature was perfect, inching closer to getting hotter just as everyone was about tired.

Around 2pm, we started to jump into the creek in our swimsuits, water was clear, refreshing, quite cold (maybe in the 60s), but perfect to end the outing. I be back to attempt the few remaining routes that I have yet to try!

- Mohit

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Scott Saifer hosted a summber BBQ Social event at the lake by his house. We had about 25 people show up. Everyone brought lots of great food. Breads, fruits, salads, desserts and more!

It was revealed that years ago Cragmont had an official club chef and Barbecue Grill. We were wondering where this grill is now and how can we find this historic relic. 

In addition John Hart and Marc Phagan gave away old climbning items such as guide books, training books, rigid stemmed cams, a rick drill and many more items. 

Hoping to get more non-climbing events like this soon. If anyone wants to host and event at a park or their home say the word and we'll make it happen. 

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This was the day of my wife and I's wedding anniversary, and we were so hyped for the adventure. Vent 5 is an area that was recommended by so many, the excitement was real. When we arrived, there were exactly two spots remaining in the lot, one for my car and one for Mik's. We gathered the equipment and started the approach.

Approach was maybe 20 minutes, but absolutely gorgeous! Everywhere I looked, I wanted to take a picture- some I did! We walked past a few crags, and by the time we were at Juice Shop, I wanted to climb already. A group of us split off, as others continued to Vent 5. The group climbed 2 routes, attemped one, and made way to regroup at Vent 5.

Vent 5 was breathtaking, and the tidepools were filled with wildlife. Andria took a nap, others did a few routes, crabs climbed into Mik's bag, and I comtemplated stealing a crab or two because they were very cute! Before I knew it it was later and time to go.

Some others stayed for some other awesome routes, I am glad I didn't because it was very tiring to climb up with all the gear!

As someone new to the bay area, I am glad I got to see Vent 5 already within a few months of living here. Even as a hike I thought it was one of my favorites! Another successful day trip with Cragmont Climbing, I am enjoying scheduling these events and plan to confinue to do so! Hope to see everyone again!

- Mohit

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When Castle Rock was rained out, we improvised. Guadalupe Rock is a 45 minute drive east of Castle Rock, and is a hidden gem. A 50 ft boulder sitting pretty in the water flowing from the Guadalupe reservoir.

It seems to get a bad rap in the guide books due to varying conditions at the base - you may get your rope wet or your feet muddy depending on the water level. For us, the day was perfect, the approach was short, and we had the spot mostly to ourselves.

We climbed three top rope routes, all with easy access to the anchors by walking up the back. You should be careful though - it seems people like to fish and drink there and have removed or loosened the hardware in the past - so be sure to check your anchors carefully. 

Half a dozen routes surround the massive boulder, and a spicy V4 traverse spans the bottom. I didn't try it because I didn't bring a swimming suit - if you fall the water is your crash pad. I definitely plan to revisit this spot when I get a chance

- Nat Baykova

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We started out running laps on grant's crack (5.9) on swan slab in the valley. It's a short single pitch that starts with some easy slab on large knobs and then transitions into a low-angle finger crack. Hands are good, feet less so. A short scramble leads to a final push up more easy slab. Bolted anchors at the top. This was my first 5.9 lead in the valley!

Once you've built an anchor, you can use a BD #2 or #3 to set a redirect over the top rope routes to the right. We spent some time on unnamed thin crack (5.10), which after you stuff yourself into or lie back an offwidth chimney leads to an... unnamed thin crack with small fingers. I struggled quite a bit, always finding my feet way too close to my hands on questionable holds. Pearl crushed it. But she's better at crack than I am so that's to be expected. If you keep towards the right near the top you have the opportunity for some fun slab moves that end in a mantle up a dinner plate. I like slab and my fingers were blasted, so this was my favorite part.

- Eric Schkufza

Fri

Arrive around midnight on Friday. Dave is exceptionally jetlagged and asleep in car. 

Sat

Slow start, arrive in crag parking lot around 11:45 am, hoping to climb in Church Bowl area. We circle a few times, no luck. Migrate to a different lot, eventually find a spot, go to Swan Slab Gully instead. Eric wants to lead Grant's Crack, which we ran on TR a few weeks before. Not yet clean but a great lead. Dave goes next on TR, his first climb in a while. I go last, clean the route, struggle to find good locks this time around.

Eric TR's Grant's Crack again at my urging, and we set up a TR redirect for the unnamed 10A next door. Eric starts the 10A halfway up (from the blocky ledge), flails a bit. Dave is napping on a bench at this point. I start at the bottom and optimistically think I'll squeeze myself into the short chimney behind the ledge ... it's extremely dirty and the gear on my harness is too bulky. Switch to laybacking the arete instead of chimneying, then surprisingly manage to mostly cruise the section above (clean but with effort). Eric climbs the 10A again. I TR Grant's Crack 1x more (solid locks this time) and we call it a day.

After dinner we get to meet a bunch of folks at the campfire -- lovely time and lovely chats! Dave C. was mostly asleep on his chair.

Sun

We scout for a spot for Dave to paint in Tuolumne, settling on Tenaya Lake. Eric and I scramble, meander, and sunbathe nearby.

Everyone had a blast!!

- Pearl Wu

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We had a lovely local bouldering sess on a sunny Saturday morning at Indian Rock in Berekely. Eight or so climbers turned out, it was great to meet some new faces and cook up some climbing schemes.

We mostly stuck to the area near the water fountain and down in the pit. David, Scott and I worked on Nat's traverse (no relation) and enjoyed some very hippie home made granola bars

- Nat Baykova

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From Scott Saifer:
The Voo is an amazing collection of granite outcroppings, sticking out of endless prairie near Laramie, Wyoming, an easy two-hour drive from Denver for those who would need to fly in.

There is an amazing variety of climbing there, from easy 5.4s to 5.13s, and including many styles. We got on finger cracks, hand cracks, overhanging fists, off-widths, chimneys that get so wide you have to have to assume push-up position with feet on one wall and hands on the other (see pictures). There's even a bit of Tuolumne-like friction slab, only with less friction

For the grade chasers, it's not the ideal spot as the grading feels more like Yosemite than Vent 5. There are a few sport routes and a lot of trad, plus a few "trad bolted" as opposed to "sport bolted" routes. For those who are not familiar with the terms,  "sport climbing" is not supposed to be bold or dangerous. The bolts are close enough together that any possible falls are short and the climber can focus on the movement without being distracted by the danger. "Trad bolting" is supposed to bold and dangerous. The bolts are far apart and the routes should only be lead by leaders who are competent at the grade and in the climbing style. Long falls are possible and accepting that is part of the challenge of a trad bolted route.

- Scott Saifer

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CCC enjoyed clear skies and warm temperatures for its first trip of the season. We had 18 people in 3 campsites in Yosemite Valley. Scott, David, Pasha, and Edinson showed up early on Friday and climbed at Reed's Pinnacle. Saturday was a big adventure day.

Patrick, Davin, Danica, and Bennet hiked to the top of Snow Creek trail and enjoyed an amazing view. Susana and Keenan climbed Jamcrack.

Ken, Edinson, and David climbed 5-pitch Nutcracker. Scott and Pasha climbed 5-pitch After 6. Then a small group climbed the first pitch of CS Concierto and finished off the day with 2 pitches of Harry Daley. Keenan and Claudia hiked up to Vernal Falls.

Saturday evening we had a campfire and get-together. On Sunday, Ken and Pasha climbed Commitment. David, Scott Edinson, Patrick, and Bennet climbed at Swan Slab Gully.

Suman introduced Mihir to climbing at Church Bowl while Priya took photos.

- Ken Landau